Virginia's education system is the key to our future. If a broader range of our children don't learn to read, think critically and analyze, then the future will indeed be difficult.
Offering a quality education for our students is a major issue with voters in Virginia. As the economy becomes more "technologically complicated" and the world more competitive, it is imperative that our young people be prepared for the realities of the future. With less than 35% of graduating high school seniors receiving a four-year college degree, it is clear that the ability of our K-12 public education system must be improved. And for our colleges and universities it is important that they offer quality and cost efficient education to those who attend our institutions of higher learning. This Center looks at the education system and offers creative alternatives to its current programs and policies based upon the Mission Statement of the Jefferson Institute.
July 2010
Delivering Education Direct to Desktops! — By Chris Braunlich Polls indicate that the vast majority of Virginians are unfamiliar with online learning. Yet, today more than 70 percent of school districts in the United States offer online courses to students. Online eduation offers a variety of new opportunities to students and school systems. Here are some of the ways it can, and does, deliver a better and more efficient education product in Virginia. (7/28/2010) Read It Here!
June 2010
Three Steps Towards Effective Teaching — By Chris Braunlich From President Obama to the conservative-leaning Thomas B. Fordham Institute, consensus is growing about the importance of quality teaching to student achievement. Students with strong teachers will eventually excel, while those with weak teachers will find it difficult to recover. The challenge, of course, is to identify, train and retain effective teachers. Here's how Virginia is doing ... (6/1/2010) Read It Here!
March 2010
Can Race Be Removed From the Charter School Debate? — By Chris Braunlich The nation's first black president, first black governor and leading civil rights advocate all support quality charter schools. But Virginia's Legislative Black Caucus came out against them. Here's why ... Read It Here!
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